The 35th Macao Arts Festival (MAF) is set to be held in April and May 2025, with its organiser, Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), now calling for proposals for local programmes, according to the bureau.
All registered local art, cultural associations, as well as individuals aged 18 or above holding valid Macau SAR Resident ID Cards are invited to submit their proposals by 31 October.
In the category “Individual Programmes”, all performing genres are welcome, such as theatre, Cantonese opera, dance, children’s shows and multimedia performing arts. In order to encourage breakthroughs and innovation in artistic creation, and to further expand the room for the development of artists, priority will be given to new works that have not been reproduced and have never been performed publicly in Macao. The selected programmes will be granted a subsidy for production to be premiered in next year’s MAF.
Meanwhile, the popular “Performing Arts Gala” will also accept proposals for outdoor family programmes; all performing styles are acceptable and priority will be given to works featuring interactive activities and ethnic characteristics.
MAF strives to promote the development of local arts and provide a platform for performing arts and artistic exchange, according to IC.
The regulations and application forms for the call for proposals of the 35th MAF can be downloaded from the IC’s website. Applications can be submitted via e-mail to fam@icm.gov.mo before 5 pm on 31 October 2024, marked with “Attn: Cultural Affairs Bureau – Call for Proposals of Local Programmes for the 35th Macao Arts Festival”.
Following a first assessment phase, shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview with the jury panel in late November 2024 to present the concept of their creations. For more information contact IC via the e-mail above or on 8399 6625/8399 6621.
Images: Annie Gavin, IC
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